Question

Identify correct order of components with reference to their arrangement from outside to inner side in a woody dicot stem.
$1$. Secondary cortex
$2$. Autumn wood
$3$. Secondary phloem
$4$ Phellem.

• A. $2,3,1,4$
• B. $4,1,3,2$
• C. $1,2,4,3$
• D. $3,4,1,2$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$4,1,3,2$

In a woody dicot stem, different tissues are present from outer to inner are cork, cork cambium, secondary cortex, primary phloem, secondary phloem, vascular cambium, secondary xylem, primary xylem, medulla.

So, the correct option is '4,1,3,2'.